Joy, Rapture and my favorite Waiter.

I both love and hate serving other servers. You know unless you cover them in food, you're going to get a decent tip but there's always the chance that you will give only adequate service and feel that you didn't deserve that tip. And of course, if you ever apply for a job at the restaurant they work at, they may give a bad review.

Today I got to serve my favorite waiter. JP works at the Casino and when the Missus and I go see shows at the theatre we usually end up in his section. Today he came in and asked for mine.

After a quick catch-up, I suggested the lunch special and answered with a resounding YES when asked if they should turn the fries to poutine. And within 5 minutes they were eating.

A couple of quick checks on the meal and how things were going and then came bill-time.

Dropped the bill off and did my usual "Cash or credit card you can do right here, debit is up by take out" and headed off to check on my other tables. When I turned I saw that JP and guest were gone but there was money on the table. Thought it was weird that he left without saying goodbye but didn't think too much about it, if you know what I mean.

Went to the table to pick up the cash. The bill totalled 38.14. Sitting on the table were 4 twenties and a ten. I know I give good service but a 120% tip is a little much.

Next time we go to the casino I think I have to give that boy a good talking to..... or a 120 % tip. The game is on....

But that's just the view from my side of the menu.